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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,344.83, 43,255.91 and 17,197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,344.83, 43,255.91 and 17,197.73 is: 23,732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,344.83 : 43,255.91 = 17,197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,344.83/43,255.91 = 17,197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,344.83x = 43,255.91 × 17,197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,344.83x = 743,903,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,903,461.08/31,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.89

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